LA ROMANA – Los Toros del Este staged a spectacular comeback, led by a stellar performance by Yairo Muñoz, to defeat the Leones del Escogido 8-5 in an exciting Round Robin game at the Francisco A. Micheli Stadium. Muñoz was the key figure of the match, driving in five runs, including a home run and a bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning, which changed the course of the game.
Muñoz’s Performance
The bullfighting infielder hit his first home run of the Round Robin, driving the Toros’ offense in their fight for a place in the final. The opener Enny Romero had no decision, pitching 4.1 innings, allowing five hits and three runs. Jimmy Yacabonis earned the victory, while Joe Corbett achieved his sixth save of the Round Robin. Jeffry Yan took the loss. With this victory, the Bulls solidify their position in second place with a record of 10-6, one game behind the Lions, with two games remaining to be played in the Round Robin. The Romanense team will seek to secure their place in the final this Friday when they host the Cibaeñas Eagles.How the races were made
The Bulls took the lead in the second inning with a home run by Yairo Muñoz. The Lions tied the score, but the Bulls regained the lead in the third inning with a sacrifice fly by Eddie Rosario. El Escogido took control in the fifth inning, but the Taurine reaction came in the seventh inning, with a triple by Yairo Muñoz that sealed the victory.Offensive Highlights
- Toros: Yairo Muñoz (4-2, home run, triple, 5 RBIs and one run), Eddie Rosario (double and one RBI), Eric Filia (double, two walks and two runs), Sergio Alcántara (two hits and two runs).
- Leones: Erik González (4-2, two RBIs), Sócrates Brito (double and one RBI), Junior Lake (one RBI) and Alcides Escobar (5-2, double, two runs and one RBI).
